The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is coming to an exciting close with either India or South Africa set to be crowned as the champions. Both teams have maintained a flawless record throughout the month-long tournament, delivering impressive performances with each passing match.
South Africa has finally overcome their semi-final jinx in World Cups, securing a spot in their first-ever World Cup final. Under the leadership of Aiden Markram, the Proteas have broken through to the finals after several unsuccessful attempts in previous tournaments.
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On the other hand, India has also been in top form, defeating strong contenders like Australia, Pakistan, and most recently, England to reach the final. The defending champions showcased their prowess, particularly with their spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, limiting England to just 103 runs while chasing India’s target of 172 runs.
Having clinched the trophy in the inaugural season in 2007, India now has the opportunity to lift the trophy once again, a feat achieved by only two teams before them.
In this piece, The Sporting News brings you a list of teams with the most ICC T20 World Cup titles in the tournament’s 17-year history so far.
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Teams with the most ICC T20 World Cup titles
West Indies claimed their first title in 2012 and repeated the feat in 2016 by defeating England. Speaking of England, they are the only other team besides West Indies to have won the T20 World Cup twice, with victories in 2010 and 2022. Their latest triumph came in the 2022 T20 World Cup where they emerged victorious against Pakistan in the final.
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| Team | Years Won |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 2012, 2016 |
| England | 2010, 2022 |
| Australia | 2021 |
| Sri Lanka | 2014 |
| Pakistan | 2009 |
| India | 2007 |